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Back to School: January 2012

The boys of the Preparatory School returned after the Christmas break on Tuesday 10 January.  By Wednesday, Christmas and 2011 were dim memories with everyone looking forward to the New Year and the new term.  As a little reminder of last year, have a look at the following photos.

Rugby Fixture Saturday 1 October

Third to Sixth Class will be playing against Cobh Pirates on Saturday next.  Third, Fourth and Fifth should be dropped off at 10.00am for a 10.30am kickoff and should be collected at 11.30am.  The Sixth Class game takes place immediately afterwards: arrive at 11.00am; kickoff at 11.30am and collection at 12.30pm.  Directions to Cobh Pirates [...]

A New School Year

The Preparatory School reopened after the Summer Holidays on Friday 26 August.  The pupils look forward eagerly to the many adventures to come.

Third and Fourth Visit Dublin

Third and Fourth Class had an extra tour laid on for them this year: a visit to Dublin on Thursday 26 May.  They set off on the bus from Wellington Road at the unearthly hour of 7.15am, but the early start was well worth the trouble.  They packed three great experiences into their day in [...]

School Tour

This year’s  school tour was on Tuesday 24 May. Junior Infants to Second Class went to the Glen Recreation Centre where they had a very enjoyable day of activities, including wall climbing. The boys of Third to Sixth Class went to the Oysterhaven aquatic centre where more adventurous activities were on offer, including canoeing, boating, [...]

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion Day for this year’s Second Class was on Saturday 21 May.  After Mass, the boys and their families returned to the Preparatory School for a little reception organised by the teachers and the Parents Council.  Special thanks to the mothers (and fathers?) of First Class who supplied the cakes for the occasion.

Royal Visit to Cork

CBC was among a number of Cork schools invited to send a contingent of pupils to the city centre to view the royal visit this afternoon.  Nine boys from the Prep School accompanied by about 100 secondary school boys and five teachers walked to the assembly point, Christ Church on the South Main Street, around [...]

Sports Day 2011

The annual Sports Day was held at CIT Sports Grounds this year as the Mardyke was not available.  A great day was had by all.  Sprints, three-legged, egg & spoon and novelty races were run off  for all classes from 3rd to 6th. Meanwhile, back at the school, the younger boys had their Sports Day [...]

Easter Rugby Camp

The Easter Rugby Camp was a very enjoyable three day event for the boys of the Preparatory School and some of their friends from other schools who came along to join in the fun.

TV Star Visits Prep School

Rachel Sarah Murphy, who plays Jo Fahey in the RTE soap Fair City, visited CBC today.  Her company, the Irish Film Academy, recently sponsored the touring jersey which the Sixth Class boys wore on their tour to Bath.  Rachel Sarah called in on the Sixth Class boys as she was told that they had a [...]